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Pottsville Area High School

Pottsville Area High School is a public high school in Pottsville, PA, serving grades 9–12, rated D+, with 976 students and a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 58% in Literature, 40% in Algebra I and 38% in Biology.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
976
Students per teacher
17.4:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Literature58%
Algebra I40%
Biology38%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
10
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White73%
Hispanic16%
Black7%
Two or more races3%
Asian1%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
60%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+3.7%
Prior-year enrollment
941

Homes assigned to this school

11,859 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Pottsville Area High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
16th Street & Elk Avenue, Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone
(570) 621-2960
Website
pottsville.k12.pa.us
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421971003924
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School district

Pottsville Area School District

District rating
C+
Schools
3
Students
2,589
Spending per student
$12,335
Teachers (FTE)
186
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Pottsville Area High School

How is Pottsville Area High School rated?

Pottsville Area High School holds a D+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Pottsville Area School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Pottsville Area High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Pottsville Area High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 58% in Literature, 40% in Algebra I and 38% in Biology.

What grades does Pottsville Area High School serve?

Pottsville Area High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Pottsville Area High School?

976 students attend Pottsville Area High School, up from 941 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Pottsville Area High School?

TopHap matches 11,859 residential properties to Pottsville Area High School in and around Pottsville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Pottsville Area High School offer?

Pottsville Area High School offers 10 AP courses.